Seafront location close to beach and Queens Park
Private patio garden with direct kitchen access
Vacant two-bedroom basement apartment, 981 sq ft
Sold by online auction; six-week completion
Leasehold with 86 years remaining; ground rent £100
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; retrofit likely needed
Neighbourhood shows higher crime and area deprivation
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This vacant two-bedroom basement apartment in Royal Crescent offers a rare mix of period character and seafront convenience. At around 981 sq ft the flat feels generous for its type, with high ceilings, parquet flooring, decorative fireplace and stained-glass detailing giving genuine period charm. A private patio garden and separate entrance add appeal for tenants or owner-occupiers.
Positioned close to the beachfront, Queens Park and a wide range of amenities, the property suits the local market of students and professionals. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support lettings to working tenants; nearby independent and top-rated schools broaden appeal for small families too. The apartment is vacant, simplifying immediate refurbishment and reletting or occupation.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold (86 years remaining) and will be sold at online auction with a six-week completion — buyers should be prepared for a fast timetable. The building is a basement/ground-floor unit in a neighbourhood with higher crime and area deprivation indicators, and the solid-brick walls appear uninsulated, indicating likely energy-efficiency and retrofit work will be needed. Ground rent is modest at £100 a year but factor in service charges and lease costs.
For investors, the location and layout provide solid rental potential once any updating is completed. For owner-occupiers seeking period detail near the sea, this apartment offers distinctive features and an outdoor patio rarely found at this level — but it suits buyers comfortable with a leasehold purchase and some refurbishment and energy-efficiency upgrades.
